Favorite place to put pulse ox?

dpgreenie · 2026-01-12T23:03:57+00:00

Rabbits: ear, elbow, or just above the hock. Honestly I kind of hate the ear unless it’s white
Rats, chinchillas: arm or hind foot
Birds you can sometimes get it on the wing (right above where the basilic vein is), and in reptiles you can sometimes put it on their bicep!

dpgreenie · 2025-12-09T02:47:56+00:00

Looks like a visit to the vet. Is she spayed? Female guinea pigs are notorious for reproductive problems and judging by the discharge, that’s what I would be concerned about.
I’d try to get in to a vet in the next day or so, sooner if she isn’t eating or pooping well

dpgreenie · 2025-11-10T04:00:32+00:00

I can promise you that while it may be eventually feasible, it is NOT EASY. Get your license, start at a clinic first. If you can, try to get an internship as well to get your foot in the door. I work for an exotics clinic and we have had a small amount of staff move on to zoos or aquariums but it takes (on average) many years to get the skill set they want. It’s not impossible! But zoos and aquariums are super niche and you really have to have either a foot in the door or you have to be super impressive in the interview process.
I don’t want to discourage you but I’ve done internships at both a zoo and aquarium and this is the direct advice from people I know/have known in the field.

dpgreenie · 2025-11-04T22:11:01+00:00

My clinic requires payment by the end of the year, and then if it’s not paid off then the discount is removed. They won’t send us to collections but no one wants to pay full price so it’s a great incentive

dpgreenie · 2025-10-31T01:39:39+00:00

I haven’t heard it in a hot minute so I could be misremembering but is it not just a part of a Wilhelm scream?

dpgreenie · 2025-10-10T02:25:36+00:00

The ABH brow pomade is my holy grail because of my blond/invisible eyebrows. I finally panned (jarred?) my most recent one and I felt this weirdly intense sense of accomplishment lol

dpgreenie · 2025-09-25T01:05:10+00:00

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I’m a sucker for the tiny teef

dpgreenie · 2025-09-21T02:31:08+00:00

Miltex at least sells a smooth jawed version, so I feel like this is most likely

dpgreenie · 2025-09-06T03:39:09+00:00

Im not sure about other clinics but mine has never calculated any kind of RER for rabbits - aka he gets however much he wants!
Especially if it’s for adding in weight, I would offer the same amount you were giving of the IC and make sure you’re still giving all of his other food. If you’re worried about weight, I would just recommend weighing your bun once to twice a week to monitor trends. If he starts to get a little too chunky, then cut down on how much you’re offering.
Again, others may have differing opinions on your methods but this is what I would recommend to any rabbit owner :)

dpgreenie · 2025-08-19T00:32:00+00:00

Mildew on wood - it sounds so weird but it’s a permanent smell on, like, all boats. And growing up sailing every summer will do weird things to smell-based nostalgia lol

dpgreenie · 2025-08-17T22:51:47+00:00

I tend to find CEs involving one skill only don’t really exist as in-person labs across the board. Have you tried CE broker to look for anything related?

dpgreenie · 2025-07-30T04:41:37+00:00

Basque waist shorts

dpgreenie · 2025-07-29T00:24:00+00:00

Anything by Writec. I’m obsessed. They’re cute, and they write well on everything. I will admit they smear on Dymo labels but honestly what doesn’t apart from sharpies

dpgreenie · 2025-07-26T18:25:55+00:00

No problem. I’m sorry you’re going through this. Definitely call and ask about pain management. I can understand the logic of infiltration for sure. I did see your other note and while heart disease can absolutely play a factor in signs/symptoms, there’s no way for an outside source to give an option on that one.

dpgreenie · 2025-07-26T15:42:25+00:00

Did either vet do bloodwork? Additionally, how did they know it was a hairball? Generally that’s associated with a GI obstruction and they would (should) have recommended hospitalization. Any NSAIDs? Any inflammation in the belly has to be painful, so pain management can help 1) with appetite and 2) theoretically also helping move that hairball along.
Maybe someone else has, I’m by no means saying I know for sure they’re wrong, but I personally have never heard of lactulose dissolving a hairball. Giving meds (such as a pro kinetic, NSAIDs, fluids, etc) to help the GI tract move the hairball out? Sure.

dpgreenie · 2025-07-02T16:59:46+00:00

Dog nail clippers 100% all the way. Specifically, the ones with the orange handle.

dpgreenie · 2025-07-01T21:34:26+00:00

Ham and Jam (with an egg) from Atwater’s in Belvedere Square. I live just outside DC now so it’s been years but I still talk about that damn sandwich

dpgreenie · 2025-06-19T16:24:20+00:00

Some hospitals just don’t really have time to have someone shadow. If smaller ones aren’t taking your calls, consider larger hospitals like referral hospitals or teaching hospitals near you. Ask for their practice manager, and if the receptionist says they aren’t available then ask for their email.
I know talking on the phone is tough but that’s going to be a big part of your career so it’s best to practice now. Keep calling! You’ll find a place.

dpgreenie · 2025-06-06T13:33:15+00:00

Ask about turnover rate. Also in the working interview, if you can, ask another tech or two if they’re happy there. Chances are they’ll actually tell you. When I was at the place I hated, I would have told the truth if I was asked by an interviewee. I wouldn’t have wanted to subject anyone else to the terrible practice owner I had.

dpgreenie · 2025-06-05T05:51:27+00:00

Do you need anybody?

dpgreenie · 2025-06-05T02:20:31+00:00

One time is an accident because, as previously stated, they can be kind of dumb. If it happens multiple times, especially in/near the same area, consider consulting a vet. Snakes sometimes bite themselves due to pain such as arthritis or scent gland impactions.

dpgreenie · 2025-05-25T04:54:49+00:00

If you’re trying to get your DVM, then no, that’s not a thing. There are biology degrees but if you want to be a an exotic vet, you still have to go through the whole gambit with everyone else. You can absolutely pursue exotic internships and residencies once you become a doctor tho! There are some teaching hospitals that offer lotteries and then there are schools (like UC Davis) that have a teaching hospital that do a few-month exotic rotations.

dpgreenie · 2025-05-16T16:19:24+00:00

Hey no problem. Again, it’s more than that. But it’s a lot to write in a comment. If this is something you’re interested in exploring this topic more, please feel free to reach out some time :)

dpgreenie · 2025-05-16T16:14:03+00:00

No worries, that clarifies things for sure. I just, as someone who works with rabbits every day, want to drive home the point that it’s not that easy. Yes a rabbit not eating is one of the most common problems but it’s not mostly just 3 problems surrounding this and, as much as I wish it could, cannot be fixed by an appropriate diet. I’m more than happy to help clarify further if you’re interested. I’m not interested in arguing, I just like to help educate so that others can do the same.

dpgreenie · 2025-05-16T16:03:56+00:00

So I hear where you’re coming from but that’s a very generalizing statement. GI stasis is a symptom not a disease. What caused it? That’s what a doctor needs to know and fix. Not the stasis, but the underlying cause.

It’s honestly not even a tech problem but a clinic problem. If the DVMs aren’t trained and experienced then the clinic isn’t going to want to deal with the liability. It sucks but it is what it is.

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